Caption: Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury emissions worldwide., Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury emissions worldwide. 

Mercury in the Environment: Part I

From: WTIP
Series: Dr. Seth Moore - Grand Portage Tribal Wildlife Biologist
Length: 05:03

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According to scientists, mercury levels in the environment are increasing at a rapid rate. Dr. Seth Moore talks about mercury and its effects on fish and humans. This is the first in a two part discussion on mercury in the environment. Read the full description.

Closeup_of_smoke_from_a_stack_at_the_phillips_power_station_owned_by_the_duquesne_light_company_and_located_on_the____-_nara_-_557301_tif_small According to scientists, mercury levels in the environment are increasing at a rapid rate. Dr. Seth Moore talks about mercury and its effects on fish and humans. This is the first in a two part discussion on mercury in the environment.

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Intro and Outro

INTRO:

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa engages in fisheries and wildlife research projects throughout the year. Dr. Seth Moore leads the Biology and Environment departments at Grand Portage Trust Lands. This is the first segment of a two part discussion on mercury in the environment.

OUTRO:

That was Carah Thomas of WTIP North Shore Community Radio,in Grand Marais, Minnesota - online at wtip.org.

Additional Credits

Support for this feature comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.